Baked Shrimp Taquitos

This recipe for baked shrimp taquitos is perfect for game day, casual parties, or just a weeknight dinner. (Taquitos, by the way, are typically tortillas rolled around a filling then deep-fried.) Are these crispy? Check. Easy to eat with your fingers? Yup. Delicious? Absolutely. Because dipping instantly ups the fun factor, we like to serve these taquitos with guacamole and salsa on the side. Oops. Almost forgot to mention that this dish is quick, easy, and kid-friendly, to boot. And, wait, there's more! It's also gluten free.

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, 3 to 5 minutes; add tomatoes and cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir shrimp, cilantro, and ¼ teaspoon salt and cilantro with the tomato mixture; cook for 1 minute.

Working in batches, place 4 tortillas between two paper towels and warm in microwave oven until pliable, about 30 seconds per batch.

Place a tortilla on a clean, dry work surface. Spread 3 tablespoons shrimp mixture onto the bottom third of the tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll tortilla around the filling into a cylinder and place onto prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Repeat process with remaining filling and tortillas.

Bake until tortillas are golden and crispy, about 15 minutes.

Serve taquitos with hot salsa, guacamole, and any other desired toppings.

Mealthy tip:

You can switch up the fillings with really anything you like. Try the taquitos with chicken. Or keep it vegetarian with beans and roasted poblano peppers.

Reviews

What others are saying

I made these for taco night a few weeks back, they were so good. I seasoned my shrimp with chili powder and lime juice, it was delicious. We will probably make again for the super bowl! So delicious!

Jessica Scott says:

I made these baked shrimp taquitos last weekend for game day, and they were so delicious, even my kids loved them. My husband and I dipped them in guacamole and spicy salsa, they're our new favorite! I plan to make these again for a special twist on taco night. Yum!